It s easy for anyone to assume that building a small shed will be a piece of cake, that will be an assumption that s true, but, it can easily turn into a nightmare as well. To some, a shed kit can be the best choice, especially if they don t really have good DIY building skills. But to those with experience, a shed building kit will be truly easy, all parts are pre-fabricated and it s just a matter of putting them together, but, if you plan to build a shed from scratch, then good for you. Have a talk with your child; explain to them the dangers that may happen if they play with your tools and equipment. Remind them that these are not toys and to never play with them. It is imperative that you follow these guidelines. Children are naturally curious and you should never take for granted that even though you already warned them that they would not still go to the shed and touch your things. With your plans, you can determine the exact number of materials that you will need what type of materials and all the other tools that will be required. For manufacturing the parts that you will need, you will have to use a top quality hammer, a power drill, a spherical saw and a number of handheld tools like wrenches, pliers and screw drivers. This is utilized underneath the grade and the supports that the sheds rests on, keeping your construction away from the floor and providing a durable support for the cement footing. Also, if you are able to divert potential water flow away from the footing and try to elevate the area where you plan to build your shed to ensure that water won t settle around or beneath it. Also, try to build a raised floor so that moisture from the ground would not easily seep inside the shed. Wet wood easily gets rotten and decomposes. With regards to the roof of your firewood shed, you should make sure in your plans that it has a high steep and is slanted. This way, snow and rain will easily slide off and would not get inside to the firewood. Types of shed finishes: There are a variety of finishes that one can choose from. As the stronger the finish becomes the larger its price tag goes up. Here are some of the most common shed finishes used. Steel sheds the strongest shed finish, this type of shed finish is used in areas where there are harsh climates.